Used as an anti-corrosion agent and an anti-fogging agent in developing photographs; also used as a chemical intermediate; [HSDB] Being used less often as an anti-corrosion agent in metalworking fluids because it is a known skin sensitizer; [Kanerva, p. 717]

Comments

Benzotriazole is a potential skin sensitizer used in the aircraft industry as a corrosion inhibitor. [Kanerva, p. 1259] An eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [ICSC]

Category

Triazoles

Description

A white or tan crystalline powder; [HSDB]

Sources/Uses

Used as an anti-corrosion agent and an anti-fogging agent in developing photographs; also used as a chemical intermediate; [HSDB] Being used less often as an anti-corrosion agent in metalworking fluids because it is a known skin sensitizer; [Kanerva, p. 717]

Comments

Benzotriazole is a potential skin sensitizer used in the aircraft industry as a corrosion inhibitor. [Kanerva, p. 1259] An eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [ICSC]